make it a priority
Being active and exercising regularly can change your life. See how Greta has benefited from regular exercise:
"At age 67, I'm in the best physical condition of my life. Two years ago, I joined a low-impact aerobics class at a nearby senior center. The entire routine is done to music, planned and led by an instructor. My balance has improved greatly, and my osteoporosis has remained stable."
Using This Book
This guide can help you take charge of an important part of your health. You may want to read through the entire book first to learn about the benefits of exercise and physical activity, and to find out how to get started, reduce your risks, and reward your progress. Then, keep it handy so you can refer to the sample exercises and use some of the charts at the back of the book to record your activities. From time to time, you may need to check the tips for getting back on track if there's a break in your routine or the tips for healthy eating. Throughout the guide, you'll find personal stories that we hope will inspire you to be more active every day.
Chapter 1: Get Ready talks about the "why" of exercise and physical activity. It tells you the benefits of being active and describes the different types of exercise.
Chapter 2: Get Set guides you on getting organized and reviewing your current activity levels, setting short- and long-term goals, and creating a realistic plan for becoming active over time.
Chapter 3: Go! is all about the "how." The guide offers tips to help you get started. It also has ideas to help you stick with your decision to be active every day and to get you back on track if you have to stop exercising for some reason.
Chapter 4: Sample Exercises gives you some specific activities and exercises, including exercises to increase your strength, improve balance, become more flexible, and increase endurance. All of the exercises have easy directions to help you do them safely.
Chapter 5: How Am I Doing? offers you some ways to test your progress and reward your success.
Chapter 6: Healthy Eating briefly discusses another key to good health—nutritious eating habits.
Chapter 7: Keep Going includes worksheets to keep track of your progress and answers to frequently asked questions about exercise and physical activity for older adults. You'll also find a list of resources for more information. Some of the resources are especially for people with specific health problems or disabilities who want to be active. In addition, there's a form you can fill out and send us after you've been active for at least a month. We'll send you a certificate from the National Institute on Aging to recognize your commitment to improve your health.
make it a priorityBeing active and exercising regularly can change your life. See how Greta has benefited from regular exercise:"At age 67, I'm in the best physical condition of my life. Two years ago, I joined a low-impact aerobics class at a nearby senior center. The entire routine is done to music, planned and led by an instructor. My balance has improved greatly, and my osteoporosis has remained stable."Using This BookThis guide can help you take charge of an important part of your health. You may want to read through the entire book first to learn about the benefits of exercise and physical activity, and to find out how to get started, reduce your risks, and reward your progress. Then, keep it handy so you can refer to the sample exercises and use some of the charts at the back of the book to record your activities. From time to time, you may need to check the tips for getting back on track if there's a break in your routine or the tips for healthy eating. Throughout the guide, you'll find personal stories that we hope will inspire you to be more active every day. Chapter 1: Get Ready talks about the "why" of exercise and physical activity. It tells you the benefits of being active and describes the different types of exercise.Chapter 2: Get Set guides you on getting organized and reviewing your current activity levels, setting short- and long-term goals, and creating a realistic plan for becoming active over time.Chapter 3: Go! is all about the "how." The guide offers tips to help you get started. It also has ideas to help you stick with your decision to be active every day and to get you back on track if you have to stop exercising for some reason.Chapter 4: Sample Exercises gives you some specific activities and exercises, including exercises to increase your strength, improve balance, become more flexible, and increase endurance. All of the exercises have easy directions to help you do them safely.Chapter 5: How Am I Doing? offers you some ways to test your progress and reward your success.Chapter 6: Healthy Eating briefly discusses another key to good health—nutritious eating habits.Chapter 7: Keep Going includes worksheets to keep track of your progress and answers to frequently asked questions about exercise and physical activity for older adults. You'll also find a list of resources for more information. Some of the resources are especially for people with specific health problems or disabilities who want to be active. In addition, there's a form you can fill out and send us after you've been active for at least a month. We'll send you a certificate from the National Institute on Aging to recognize your commitment to improve your health.
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